National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

About the role

The National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will lead the design, implementation and oversight of the M&E framework for IOM projects in Kenya, ensuring compliance with donor and UN requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and adjust the overall project/programme Monitoring and Evaluation framework in coordination with senior managers and regional specialists.
• Prepare periodic reviews, impact assessments, real‑time monitoring, mid‑term and final evaluations, and facilitate lessons‑learned workshops.
• Supervise M&E support activities, ensure proper use of IOM’s Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA), and monitor project risks.
• Collaborate with IOM units, implementing partners and UN agencies to provide quantitative and qualitative performance data for reporting and strategic decision‑making.
• Draft monitoring reports for donors and UN agencies, upload data to PRIMA, and ensure evaluation reports are publicly available.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, Business/Public Administration, Law or related field, with at least two years of relevant experience (or a bachelor’s degree with four years).
• Proven experience in project conceptualisation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, including capacity‑building and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of migration issues and familiarity with UN cooperation frameworks and donor programming requirements.

Required skills

• Expertise in monitoring and evaluation concepts, qualitative and quantitative methods, and participatory approaches.
• Proficiency with IOM’s Project Information and Management Application (PRIMA).
• Excellent writing, research, communication and analytical abilities.